Voting Reminder

On my phone came a reminder 
That today’s Election Day,
With a list of things to do to keep 
Anxiety at bay.

See some art at a museum,
Find a park to soothe your soul,
Have a meal at some new restaurant -
Diversion is the goal.

Go to church if that’s your calling;
Do some shopping if it’s not.
Read a book or try some exercise -
They both can help a lot.

At the bottom of the message,
Which reminded me to vote,
After all of the suggestions
Came a most surprising note:

“If you’re feeling suicidal,
Here’s a number you can call.”
When I think of this election,
That reminder says it all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Allison Avatar
November 5, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Oh my goodness Ilene, we get a polling card and no phone reminder to get us to vote, I guess there will be some very depressed folk if their chosen candidate doesn't get elected but to consider suicide takes electioneering to a whole new level:-( hugs Jan xx
Hinshaw Avatar
November 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Ilene, the choices you suggest sure do beat the choices we have in the voting booth!! Very witty write! Bob H
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